Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Sinner by Lino Rulli

If the old adage that
you’re only as sick as your secrets is true, then Lino Rulli may actually be
pretty healthy. In Sinner-
The Catholic Guy's Funny, Feeble Attempts to Be a Faithful Catholic, he’s straightforward, even about subjects most
people would go to great lengths to avoid, such as being: rejected by women,
tested for and diagnosed with Prostatitis (the first two aren’t necessarily
related, as far as I know), arrested for underage drinking and vandalism, a lack
of direction in life, and a multitude of sins.

Some passages of the book are laugh out loud
funny, and others seem to be more an exercise in pushing the envelope in terms
of subject matter shared outside of a confessional or a doctor’s office. One thing I appreciated about this work is Lino Rulli’s honesty. He approaches life
and wrote this book certain of a few things: 1.) he’s made a lot of mistakes
and fallen short in many areas of his life 2.) truth and honesty are best for
purposes of humility and humor 3.) the Catholic Church is both the ultimate
safe haven and vessel of healing for sinners. There are certainly some who would be very
put-off and offended The Catholic Guy’s Howard Stern sort of approach to the faith, and others who will find his brand of humor hilarious. A number of sections—regardless
of your taste in humor—will prick your conscience, make your jaw drop, and
possibly even lead you back to the Sacrament of

Lino Rulli is a sinner. He’s sorry, and he knows it, writes about it
at length, and may very well thereby lure some fallen away Catholics back to
the grace and mercy that God provides through the Sacraments.

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